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Load Planner jobs are open across trucking, intermodal, retail distribution, and third-party logistics, from entry-level coordinator to senior and operations management roles, with specializations in route optimization, freight consolidation, and load board management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Who We Are:
Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.
Job Responsibilities: What you will do
Provide creative solutions to exceed customer expectations. Assign loads based on customer requirements, driver availability and maximum profitability for assigned region.
- Review markets, check over/under capacity and check freight needs with Customer Accounts daily.
- Determine balance, capacity, and demand of loads and trucks and assign loads to trucks.
- Continually increase understanding of assigned market and customers and share findings with sales and/or customer account employees.
- Actively review reports, identify waste opportunities and collaborate with sales and/or customer accounts to develop optimal solutions.
Copy and paste URL into browser to view full description: https://knxtrans.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=2369
Qualifications: What you need to bring
- 2+ years' in Operations and/or Planning and/or Customer Accounts required.
- Must be able to work in high pressure and dynamic environment.
- Must possess exceptional problem solving skills.
- Must be able to persuade and influence others.
- Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
Pay Range: $21.32 - $26.00 Hourly
What we offer:
Our Benefits Package includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance. We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.
Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities- We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.
Training, Development & Growth Opportunities - Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. The Company does not sponsor employment visas.
Who We Are:
Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.
Job Responsibilities: What you will do
Provide creative solutions to exceed customer expectations. Assign loads based on customer requirements, driver availability and maximum profitability for assigned region.
- Review markets, check over/under capacity and check freight needs with Customer Accounts daily.
- Determine balance, capacity, and demand of loads and trucks and assign loads to trucks.
- Continually increase understanding of assigned market and customers and share findings with sales and/or customer account employees.
- Actively review reports, identify waste opportunities and collaborate with sales and/or customer accounts to develop optimal solutions.
Copy and paste URL into browser to view full description: https://knxtrans.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=2369
Qualifications: What you need to bring
- 2+ years' in Operations and/or Planning and/or Customer Accounts required.
- Must be able to work in high pressure and dynamic environment.
- Must possess exceptional problem solving skills.
- Must be able to persuade and influence others.
- Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
Pay Range: $21.32 - $26.00 Hourly
What we offer:
Our Benefits Package includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance. We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.
Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities- We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.
Training, Development & Growth Opportunities - Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. The Company does not sponsor employment visas.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in load planner jobs.
- 1-3 years of freight planning, dispatching, or logistics coordination experience
- Proficiency with a transportation management system such as McLeod, TMW, or Oracle TMS
- Strong working knowledge of DOT hours-of-service regulations and carrier compliance
- Ability to manage multiple loads simultaneously under time-sensitive conditions
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience using load boards and carrier rate negotiation in spot and contract markets
Tips for Your Load Planner Job Search
Quantify freight volume on your resume
Hiring managers want to see scale, so replace vague descriptions with specifics like daily load counts, lanes managed, or on-time delivery rates you owned. Numbers make your experience concrete and comparable to other candidates immediately.
List every TMS platform you have used
Transportation management system experience is a screening filter in most load planner job postings. Name every platform you have worked in directly on your resume, even ones you used briefly, because recruiters often search for these names specifically.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists load planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your freight mode
Truckload, LTL, intermodal, and drayage planning each require different skills and carrier relationships. Filter your search by freight mode so your application speaks directly to what the employer needs, rather than presenting general experience.
Prepare for a live load scenario interview
Many load planner interviews include a timed exercise where you allocate shipments against available equipment. Practice talking through your prioritization logic out loud, because interviewers score your reasoning process as much as your final answer.
Negotiate start date around freight cycles
If you receive an offer near a peak shipping season like Q4 or the spring produce rush, ask whether the team prefers you to start before or after the crunch. It signals awareness of operational rhythm and often earns immediate credibility.
Load Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most load planners?
The companies hiring the most load planners right now include U.S. Xpress, TOTAL TRANSPORTATION, and UPS, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Distribution-heavy industries like retail, food and beverage, and third-party logistics consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many load planner jobs are remote?
About 17% of load planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles concentrated in TMS-based planning and carrier capacity management rather than yard or dock-facing coordination positions. Companies with centralized dispatch operations and cloud-based systems are most likely to offer remote arrangements.
How do you become a load planner?
Start by building experience in a logistics support role such as dispatcher, freight broker assistant, or operations coordinator, where you learn carrier relationships and shipment tracking. Get familiar with at least one transportation management system. Many planners move into the role directly from customer service or data entry positions within trucking or third-party logistics companies, often without a four-year degree.
Can you get hired as a load planner with no experience?
Entry-level load planner roles do exist, and they typically require strong attention to detail, comfort working under time pressure, and basic knowledge of freight terminology rather than years of planning experience. Applying to roles at smaller carriers or regional brokerages gives you a better opening than large national operators, who generally require prior dispatch or coordination experience before promoting into a planning seat.
What does the load planner interview process look like?
Most load planner interviews include an initial phone screen focused on logistics background and software familiarity, followed by one or two rounds with operations managers. Many employers add a practical component where you work through a mock load assignment or explain how you would handle a capacity shortage. Final-stage interviews often involve the team lead or director of transportation and focus on how you handle carrier relationships and peak-volume days.
Where can I find and apply to load planner jobs?
You can find and apply to load planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and freight specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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